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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.56, 741.38 and 340.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.56, 741.38 and 340.76 is: 469.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.56 : 741.38 = 340.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.56/741.38 = 340.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.56x = 741.38 × 340.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.56x = 252,632.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,632.65/537.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.96

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